Celebrated veteran artists condemn Israeli aggression against Iran

TEHRAN – Over 100 distinguished veteran artists from various disciplines have issued a collective statement condemning the Zionist enemy’s aggression against Iran’s homeland. 

IAF cinematheque to screen Beizai’s “The Stranger and the Fog”

TEHRAN – The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) is scheduled to screen a restored version of celebrated Iranian director and playwright Bahram Beizai’s 1974 movie “The Stranger and the Fog” on Monday evening. 

Iranian artists create artwork to condemn Zionist attack

TEHRAN – In response to the brutal attack by Israel and the martyrdom of Iranian commanders, fellow compatriots, and civilians at the hands of the occupying Zionist regime, visual artists organized a dedicated art workshop at Tehran’s Art Bureau.

Large murals in Tehran depict Iran’s readiness for retaliation against Israel’s aggression

TEHRAN – Following the Zionist regime's aggression against Iran and the response of the Islamic Republic to the aggressors, the major murals in Tehran have been changed.

Cultural authorities, artists condemn Zionist regime’s attack on Iran

TEHRAN – Following the Zionist regime’s attack on Iran and the martyrdom of military commanders, nuclear scientists, and innocent civilians, Iranian cultural authorities and organizations as well as artists in separate messages on Friday condemned this blatant violation of the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty and expressed condolences and solidarity with the families of the martyrs and victims of these crimes.

Iranian short film “Unparallel World” wins at Lighthouse Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Unparallel World,” written and directed by Mohamad Yaraghi, won a prize at the 17th Lighthouse International Film Festival (LIFF), which was held in Long Beach Island, New Jersey, the United States.

Holocide international art competition concludes with prize announcements in Tehran

TEHRAN – The closing ceremony of the 3rd International Cartoon, Caricature, and Poster Contest Holocide was held at the Tehran Municipality building on Thursday, featuring the announcement of winners and distinguished guests.

Exposing Israel’s genocide, human rights violations in Gaza through art at Holocide event

TEHRAN - The press conference for the 3rd International Cartoon, Caricature, and Poster Contest Holocide was held on June 11 at the Tehran Municipality building, with the presence of a number of international visual artists.

Arasbaran Cultural Center reviews “The Usual Suspects”

TEHRAN – American filmmaker Bryan Singer’s movie “The Usual Suspects” was screened during a session at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.

Commemoration of Alexander Pushkin held at Iran's National Library

TEHRAN – In an effort to strengthen cultural ties between Iran and Russia, a ceremony honoring the legendary poet and pioneer of modern Russian literature, Alexander Pushkin, was held on Tuesday at the International Conference Hall of the National Library and Archives of Iran.

3rd Iranian Ethnic Music Festival kicks off in Shiraz

TEHRAN – The 3rd edition of the Iranian Ethnic Music Festival was inaugurated in Shiraz on Tuesday, following two successful previous editions held in Tehran. 

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Photo exhibition at Sa'dabad Complex bridging Iranian, Mexican cultures

TEHRAN – A photo exhibition, showcasing the works of the late Mexican photographer Mariana Yampolski, was launched at the Museum of Fine Arts at the Sa'dabad Cultural and Historical Complex in Tehran on Tuesday in the presence of the Ambassador of Mexico in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Guillermo Puente Ordorica. 

Tehran cinematheque screens “The Gospel According to St. Matthew”

TEHRAN – The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) screened a restored version of Italian film director Pier Paolo Pasolini’s 1964 movie “The Gospel According to St. Matthew” on Monday. 

Iranian translator Bijan Ashtari passes away at 64

TEHRAN – Iranian translator and film critic Bijan Ashtari passed away on Saturday, June 8, at his home in Tehran at 64.

Four Iranian photographers win at 15th Arctic Exhibition of Photographic Art

TEHRAN – The winning works of the 15th Arctic Exhibition of Photographic Art in Norway have been announced, with six photos from four Iranian photographers among them.

Iranian storyteller Bahareh Jahandoost performs naqqali sessions in Kenya

TEHRAN – Acclaimed Iranian naqqal Bahareh Jahandoost participated in the 15th International Sigana International Storytelling Festival, which was held in Kenya from June 1 to 8, and performed narratives from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh (Book of Kings).

Ghadir celebration to be held in 500 cities, 20 countries

TEHRAN – The grand “10-Kilometer Ghadir Celebration” will be held in Tehran on June 14, concurrent with Eid al-Ghadir, and more celebrations will be organized in 500 cities across Iran as well as 20 countries on this occasion, Sasan Zare, spokesperson for the People's Headquarters of the event, said at a press conference in Tehran on Sunday.

Persian edition of “The Wheel on the School” republished

TEHRAN – The 12th edition of the Persian translation of Dutch-American writer Meindert DeJong’s 1954 novel “The Wheel on the School” has recently been published.

Wieniawski night held at Tehran’s Rudaki Hall

TEHRAN – An evening dedicated to the legendary Polish violinist and composer Henryk Wieniawski took place at Tehran’s Rudaki Hall on Friday.  

Iranian short film “Damji” wins at Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia

TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Damji” directed by Nazanin Chitsaz has won an award at the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA), which is underway in Tokyo, Japan.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

A collection of paintings by Wahed Khakdan is on display in an exhibition at Mah Gallery. The exhibit named “Silence of Shadows” will be running until July 17 at the gallery located at 26 Golestan Blvd., Africa Ave.

Three Iranian films to compete in Shanghai International Film Festival

TEHRAN – Three films from Iran have been selected to compete in the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), set to be held in China from June 13 to 22.

Iranian pianist Mahin Zarinpanjeh passes away at 87

TEHRAN – The Iranian musician, composer, and pianist Mahin Zarinpanjeh passed away on June 1 in Salman Shahr, Mazandaran Province, at the age of 87.

Andisheh Cultural Center to show, review “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story”

TEHRAN – The 2024 documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui will be shown at the Andisheh Cultural Center in Tehran on Tuesday.

Leader’s commendation for “Ruhollah” unveiled

TEHRAN – On Sunday morning, the unveiling ceremony of the commendation for the book “Ruhollah” from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, took place at the Institute for Research and Cultural Studies of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran. 

“The Thin Man” at Iranian bookstores 

TEHRAN – “The Thin Man” by American writer Samuel Dashiell Hammett has been published in Persian by Now Publications in Tehran.